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16.01.09 The world of legal services is a much
changed environment. Today the
Law Society published details of recent research
which indicated that more people than ever before were
using the web to obtain legal advice and representation
across a range of issues. every are of law is covered
online with a wealth of information websites and direct
opportunities to obtain No win No fee advice or fixed
fee services. The volumes of "legal traffic" online have
doubled in the last two years. In our particular area
(No win
No fee compensation) we have seen a dramatic
increase in the number of visitors and the wide scope of
services that people actually require. The web offers a
chance for solicitor practices to present their services
in a straightforward manner allowing the site visitor
make decisions about a) whether they want / need legal
help and b) how to get such help. There is no longer a
need for an appointment or a visit to their local high
street where you have to convince a lawyer to take your
case on. The market is vibrant and healthy with a
competitive edge. This can only be good for the consumer
(prospective client) who has the benefit of choosing the
firm that suits them best. With the adoption of Web
2.0 methods on the internet and embracing of social
media and related products, law firms also need to be
thinking about how they progress their online profile. "Law
2.0" as it has been dubbed will be a very
interesting evolutionary step significantly enhancing
the services already available to the public. This
will involve creation of chat line style advice models
and video presentation. Blog style comment threads and
forums will become more important as we move away from
the static sites seen up to now. exciting times ahead
for lawyers in the online world! Call us on 0800 0322210 for free and
impartial compensation advice.
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